Chapter 553: Chapter 552: Fate Disperses, Lin Heng Visits the Phoenix Immortal Sect! [Second Update]

Princess Iron Fan paused, lowered her head without knowing what she was thinking, and ultimately left the North Sea in silence.

Ox Demon King watched the back of his wife, and only when she disappeared from sight did he sigh with a dark sadness.

Lin Heng said nothing further, merely patted his shoulder and said, "Let’s head back."

The two of them promptly left the North Sea.

Hidden everywhere, the watching strong figures from various factions saw both sides depart like this and couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

"It’s a pity we couldn’t see the true strength of the Great Qin Ancestral Dragon."

"If this battle erupted, Ying Zheng joining forces with a dozen Dragon Race Quasi-Saints might have really been able to keep that Daoist here."

"Just a little bit away, alas..."

A number of Quasi-Saints sighed secretly and ultimately disappeared from view.

The Ancient Wilderness Dragon Race escaped difficulty, and the divided North Sea gradually returned to a misty, shimmering state.

But no one paid attention anymore.

Deep beneath the North Sea’s abyss, the Primordial Strange Species, suppressed by the Dragon Race, began an excited stir.

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"Daoist Lord..."

Lin Heng and Ox Demon King had just returned to the Eastern Desolate Continent, and Shen Gongbao was already waiting outside with a complex expression.

"Ao Bing has left with the Dragon Race," Lin Heng stated bluntly, showing no sadness or joy on his face.

"I knew already," Shen Gongbao sighed. "His bloodline imprint with the Immortal Court has already been erased, and the fortune of the Immortal Court is dispersing."

"So fast?"

Lin Heng looked towards the Immortal Court, and as the Lord of the Immortal Court, he could clearly see that the fortune of the entire Immortal Court was in a chaotic state.

Only the Fortune Array of the Celestial Court was operating, preventing the fortune from spilling over momentarily.

But with the loss of the Guardian Beast, the dispersal of fortune was destined to be irreversible.

"So releasing the North Sea Dragon Race was also a Great Qin’s open scheme."

"The struggle has actually already begun."

Lin Heng sighed inwardly.

Compared to the invasion of the Buddha Country and Demon Race, Great Qin’s methods were far more sophisticated.

They don’t need to trigger any conflict with the Daoist Court.

Just by drawing the Dragon Race to Great Qin, they can effortlessly shatter the fortune of the Daoist Court.

Once the fortune disperses, the Daoist Court loses its qualification as a Destiny Dynasty.

The power of fortune that operates on everyone will become insignificant, nearly nonexistent!

At that time, the entire world will find it much easier to attack the Daoist Court.

Because they have lost their home field advantage.

"Daoist Lord, this matter cannot be delayed!" Shen Gongbao said, his tone extremely grave.

"I understand."

Lin Heng said, "I will go to the Phoenix Immortal Sect in the Southern Immortal Realm and return before the fortune disperses."

Shen Gongbao bowed and said, "Daoist Lord, be careful on your journey."

As soon as the words fell, when he raised his head again, Lin Heng had already vanished without a trace.

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Southern Immortal Realm.

Since a few months ago, after the Eastern Desolate Daoist Court’s manifesto was announced to various factions, the different demon kings of the Eastern Immortal Realm all swarmed together into the Southern Realm.

At the same time, a large number of powerful figures also descended in the Demon Race Celestial Court.

In the continents where there are forces of the Buddhist Sect or Great Qin rooted, the Demon Race never invaded.

But the other continental regions were brutally slaughtered by the Demon Race.

They used the heads of living beings to build mounds, leaving behind a scene of blood-soaked horror beyond human imagination.

The towering blood energy was all absorbed into the treasure bottles they carried with them.

Upon returning to the Demon Race Celestial Court, the blood energy within the treasure bottles would become the refining material for the Donghuang Bell.

"Are these guys crazy?"

"Aren’t they afraid of inciting public fury with such mass slaughter?"

"It’s hateful, if the South Sea were still around, if the Bodhisattva were still around, how dare these demons harm the world like this!"

The actions of the Demon Race were excessively violent, causing cries of anguish across many continents and making many second-tier forces furiously indignant.

But no one dared to stop them.

Within the Demon Race, Quasi-Saint level beings led the squads, their targets were clear; they did not provoke any major forces, only slaughtered those they could easily overcome.

No harm would come to themselves, and even if many forces resented the brutality of the Demon Race Celestial Court, they could only mind their own business, unable to handle the frost on others’ roofs.

However, within the Phoenix Immortal Sect at this time, a dispute erupted.

"Black Cloud Continent was slaughtered, and you did nothing."

"Nanfeng Continent was slaughtered, and you did nothing."

"Now the Demon Race heads straight for the Southern Heaven Continent, and you still do nothing."

"I say, old man, you’re a Quasi-Saint, how can you be so cowardly?"

Within the Phoenix Feather Hall, Celestial Demon Emperor was anxious, stomping his feet and cursing the Phoenix Ancestor residing in the Sea of Burning Clouds.

In the hall, the many phoenixes of impure bloodlines could only keep their heads down in cold silence.

Yet the usually stern and untouchable Phoenix Ancestor was abnormally meek in front of the Celestial Demon Emperor, patiently explaining:

"My dear child, it’s not that I’m cowardly, but that I can’t act recklessly!"

"You must understand, behind them lies the Demon Race Celestial Court. Their actions haven’t invaded the Phoenix Immortal Sect’s territory. If I interfere, it would bring calamity!"

Though revered as a Quasi-Saint by the world, the Phoenix Ancestor faced the Celestial Demon Emperor as a doting father late in life with a cherished son.

No matter how impolite the Celestial Demon Emperor’s words were, the Phoenix Ancestor showed no displeasure, instead opting to patiently and lovingly coddle him.

It could be said that he showcased doting care to the fullest extent.

Worth mentioning.

This kind of emotion is extremely rare among Quasi-Saint level beings!

Perhaps it also has to do with the Celestial Demon Emperor being his only bloodline, carrying the Great Fortune of the Phoenix Race.

"I’m not asking you to save the world, can you at least protect the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect in the Southern Heaven Continent?"

"Back then, I promised that Daoist I would shelter them even if we didn’t have a marriage alliance with the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect."

"Now, by doing this, you’re making me break my word to people."

"Isn’t it known throughout the Southern Immortal Realm that I, the Celestial Demon Emperor, always honor my promises?"

"How will I manage in the future?"

The Celestial Demon Emperor cursed and became increasingly irritated as he thought.

The Phoenix Ancestor, however, muttered, "You said you honor the Daoist’s commitment, but does that Daoist consider you a friend?"

"He’s now invincible in the world, about to unite the entire Eastern Immortal Realm, but what about you?"

"Has he checked on you once? Offered you a helping hand?"

"You’re still shielding the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect, but I’m afraid he’s long forgotten about that Vermilion Bird lady."

The Phoenix Ancestor’s grumbling made the Celestial Demon Emperor flushed with anger and said directly:

"Fine, you are cowardly, no wonder you ran away in two moves from that Daoist in the Demon Realm last time."

This public revelation caused the hall to erupt with stifled laughter.

But with a glare from the Phoenix Ancestor, a terrifying pressure instantly made everyone cower in fear.

Only the Celestial Demon Emperor remained unaffected, continuing to sigh and lament: "Sigh, having a Quasi-Saint father, yet why does it feel like I can’t stand tall?"

"If only that Daoist were here, with his temperament, he surely wouldn’t stand by idly..." the Celestial Demon Emperor sighed.

In the next second, a resounding voice echoed throughout the Phoenix Immortal Sect.

"Eastern Desolate Continent Daoist Immortal Court, Lin Heng, here for a visit!"